August 2013 Blog Archives


A Student Reflects on Government Aid

All summer I’ve been on the phone with Americans discussing the federal budget.


How Healthy Is Arizona?

This summer has been full of surprises.


Medicare, Medicaid, and Obamacare: What's Happening?

Everyone has a story about health care in the U.S. Make sure your health care priorities are voiced in upcoming debates about Obamacare, Medicaid, Medicare, and other federal health programs.


NPP's Numbers in the Wild: Cost of the Modern Soldier

Saul Page used NPP's numbers to create an infographic about the cost of the modern soldier. If you use our data in your work, let us know!


What's Happening with the Federal Budget and Debt Ceiling?!?

You've heard whispers. Perhaps here and there in the news there's been mention, yet again, of the potential for a government shutdown. So here's the update you need – in handy cheat-sheet format.


Summer Intern Profile: Nicholas Petsas

My name is Nicholas William Petsas. I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and currently live in Tucson where I attend the University of Arizona Honors College.


Top Five Facts About a $1.2 Trillion Secret Project

The top 5 fun facts about the $1.2 trillion project that's happening behind closed doors.


Secret Tax Reform

The public won't know which lawmakers requested which reforms for 50 years.


Summer Intern Profile: Jackie Stein

NPP's amazing summer interns contribute in myriad ways to our work. This week our Summer Intern Profiles series continues with Jackie Stein, a Research Assistant on our Faces of the Federal Budget project.